EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR near Columbus, OH — 2012-08-26

Probable cause

The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to a preexisting crack.

NTSB narrative

While taxiing the rental airplane for departure, the pilot felt the right brake fail, which initiated a left turn. The pilot attempted to correct the turn by applying the right rudder pedal, but the airplane veered onto the grass, pivoted 180 degrees back onto the taxiway surface, and came to rest. Examination of the airplane showed that a portion of the right main landing gear strut had separated, and the right wing was buckled. The strut fracture surface showed discoloration consistent with a preexisting crack. The airplane’s most recent 100-hour inspection was completed 5 days before the accident.

NTSB coding

• Aircraft structural failure · Taxi-to runway

Evidence available

• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Record of Conversation - FAA Inspectorother

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